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Winning artistsThe Apopka Chief
Marilyn Boyer (l) and Martha Kizer were the first place winners in the GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club local arts and crafts competition held January 15. The…
South Apopka zip code among those that will get Orange Co. $$$The Apopka Chief
In April 2018, the Board of County Commissioners authorized a study to determine the appropriate level of funding for children’s services in the county and how to best manage…
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive ducksThe Apopka Chief
A small flock of fulvous whistling-ducks swims along one of the canals next to the Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The drive is open Fridays through Sundays and…
Gas district board meeting heldThe Apopka Chief
Kyle Becker (l) and Bill Arrowsmith (c), the city of Apopka’s representatives on the board of directors for the Lake Apopka Natural Gas District, listen to…
Apopka Police Department honors civilian employees with awardsThe Apopka Chief
As part of the Apopka Police Department’s annual awards ceremony, two civilian employees were honored for their contributions to law enforcement service. Read more about what…
Top Apopka High weightliftersThe Apopka Chief
The Apopka Blue Darters girls weightlifting team finished second in the District 2A-9 meet. Top finishers are, (l-r), Elena Korkes, first place 169-lb. class with total…
Weather that changes causes fishin’ to be varied in our area lakes and riversThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, We are havin’ some strange weather goin’ on in our area. One day, we got on our jackets and the next we are wearin’ shorts and flip-flops. Hopefully,…
Southern Gospel concert is fundraiser for Loaves & FishesThe Apopka Chief
Sponsored by Turning Point Ministry, the event is a fundraiser for Loaves & Fishes, an Apopka faith-based social services organization, and Apopka Pregnancy Center, which aids…
GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club artistsThe Apopka Chief
The GFWC Apopka Woman’s Club had its local arts and craft contest, with first and second place winners announced at the club meeting at First United Methodist…
Awareness event on recycling and bear carts setThe Apopka Chief
The city of Apopka, in partnership with Orange County government and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Commission, is hosting a family-friendly event to spread awareness and…


















